Basilica of Saint Mary Podcast

Father David Dufresne, a Parochial Vicar at the Basilica of Saint Mary, gives his homily during a Mass at the Basilica for the Third Sunday of Advent. It was recorded on December 13, 2020.

Father Edward Hathaway, Rector of the Basilica of Saint Mary, gives a homily during a Mass at the Basilica for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. It was recorded on December 8, 2020.

Father Nicholas Blank, a Parochial Vicar at the Basilica of Saint Mary, offers a reflection on the Assumption of Mary during our Communal First Saturday for December. As part of our Communal First Saturdays, one of our priests will reflect on a Mystery of the Rosary on the first Saturday of every month at 8:00 am. This mediation was recorded on December 5, 2020.

Bishop Michael Burbidge's homily for the Second Sunday of Advent is featured on this edition of the podcast. Bishop Burbidge celebrated Mass at the Basilica of Saint Mary on December 6, 2020.

It was also the third anniversary of Saint Mary’s receiving its minor basilica designation from Pope Francis and the fourth anniversary of the installation of Bishop Burbidge as the fourth Bishop of the Diocese of Arlington.

"Home and Hope" an Advent reflection from Father David Dufresne

Father David Dufresne, a Parochial Vicar at the Basilica of Saint Mary, gives an Advent reflection on "Home and Hope" during an Evening of Recollection for Young Adults. It was recorded on December 1, 2020.

Father Nicholas Blank, a Parochial Vicar at the Basilica of Saint Mary, gives his homily during a Mass at the Basilica for the First Sunday of Advent. It was recorded on November 29, 2020.

Father Edward Hathaway, Rector of the Basilica of Saint Mary, gives a homily during a Mass at the Basilica for Christ the King. It was recorded on November 22, 2020.

Father David Dufresne, a Parochial Vicar at the Basilica of Saint Mary, gives his homily during a Mass at the Basilica for the Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was recorded on November 15, 2020.

Father Edward Hathaway, Rector of the Basilica of Saint Mary, offers a reflection on the Descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost during our Communal First Saturday for November. As part of our Communal First Saturdays, one of our priests will reflect on a Mystery of the Rosary on the first Saturday of every month at 8:00 am. This mediation was recorded on November 7, 2020.

Father Noah Morey, Chaplain at Bishop Ireton High School and a priest in residence at the Basilica of Saint Mary, gives a homily during a Mass at the Basilica for the Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was recorded on November 8, 2020.